Kieran Gilmurray

As AI capabilities advance, workplaces will give rise to novel career paths that merge human workers with artificial intelligence. This represents the next frontier of opportunities for professionals willing to adapt and upskill. Those who embrace AI can create careers that are resistant to potential disruptions. Those that don’t, risk obsolescence. So, what 10 new roles might we see in the coming months and years and how one role in particular, may dominate all others?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly infiltrated our lives, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to personalized recommendations on streaming services. As AI continues to evolve, a crucial question emerges surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence: should we treat AI like it is a conscious, living being? Should we give AI human-like personality traits? This seemingly simple question carries profound ethical and practical implications, shaping the future of our interactions… Show more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly infiltrated our lives, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to personalized recommendations on streaming services. As AI continues to evolve, a crucial question emerges surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence: should we treat AI like it is a conscious, living being? Should we give AI human-like personality traits? This seemingly simple question carries profound ethical and practical implications, shaping the future of our interactions with technology. Show less

Amidst the 2024 election, generative AI's power to create realistic deepfakes threatens democracy, challenging our ability to discern truth.

The roles of Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Chief Automation Officer (CAO) are very distinct, each with its own set of responsibilities, focus areas, and expertise. Here are eight key differences between the two roles:

Artificial intelligence (AI) and General Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) are no longer the stuff of science fiction but a daily reality. The risks and implications of its integration into our lives have become a crucial conversation. This article talks to all the Top Ten Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risks to watch out for in 2024.

AI is becoming more important every day. In the near future, generative AI could profoundly transform every industry it touches.

Whilst a wait-and-see approach is a tempting position to take, it is a fools paradise to be avoided at all cost. You are out of time to wait and see on AI. It’s time to play offense or be forced to play defence later.

Take your productivity, employability, and business to the next level by reading my carefully curated series on Generative AI - AI is… Show more

AI is becoming more important every day. In the near future, generative AI could profoundly transform every industry it touches.

Whilst a wait-and-see approach is a tempting position to take, it is a fools paradise to be avoided at all cost. You are out of time to wait and see on AI. It’s time to play offense or be forced to play defence later.

Take your productivity, employability, and business to the next level by reading my carefully curated series on Generative AI - AI is becoming more important every day.

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I want to tell you a story. In a couple of years’ time it’ll be one of those ‘based-on-a-true-story’ stories. But it has yet to quite happen. But it will. You’re getting a sneak preview.

I’m going to take you to two islands; Cliste and Aireach. On each of these islands is the headquarters of a huge, multinational manufacturing company. One is called Farhatch, the other is called Ollimor.

They’re competitors.

Each controls a vast array of manufacturing facilities any one of… Show more

I want to tell you a story. In a couple of years’ time it’ll be one of those ‘based-on-a-true-story’ stories. But it has yet to quite happen. But it will. You’re getting a sneak preview.

I’m going to take you to two islands; Cliste and Aireach. On each of these islands is the headquarters of a huge, multinational manufacturing company. One is called Farhatch, the other is called Ollimor.

They’re competitors.

Each controls a vast array of manufacturing facilities any one of which would leave you open-mouthed at its scale and complexity. These facilities are dotted across five continents; virtually the whole globe.

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Most large organizations run multi-cloud IT environments. While some argue that single cloud platform solutions allow costs and skills to be consolidated or streamlined, for many, that's neither realistic nor desirable.

Multinationals operate in a multi-cloud environment for a variety of strategic reasons. These can stem from acquisitions, decentralized decision-making, or the need to mitigate risks and comply with data protection regulations, which sometimes require on-premise cloud… Show more

Most large organizations run multi-cloud IT environments. While some argue that single cloud platform solutions allow costs and skills to be consolidated or streamlined, for many, that's neither realistic nor desirable.

Multinationals operate in a multi-cloud environment for a variety of strategic reasons. These can stem from acquisitions, decentralized decision-making, or the need to mitigate risks and comply with data protection regulations, which sometimes require on-premise cloud solutions.

Additionally, distinct cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud each bring unique advantages regarding strengths, costs, and functionalities. This variety allows companies to select the most suitable platform for specific functions and provides leverage in price negotiations with vendors.

The evolving landscape of generative AI presents challenges and opportunities, significantly increasing workloads and elevating the importance of effective cloud management.

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Hardly a day goes by without some new Generative AI development surfacing in the media. CEOs have a tough but crucial role in understanding the signal from the noise to capture significant value for their enterprises by investing in the right Generative AI technologies. With Generative AI being one of the fastest-growing technology categories ever, business leaders cannot afford to delay defining and
shaping their enterprises Generative AI strategy. If businesses are not already investing… Show more

Hardly a day goes by without some new Generative AI development surfacing in the media. CEOs have a tough but crucial role in understanding the signal from the noise to capture significant value for their enterprises by investing in the right Generative AI technologies. With Generative AI being one of the fastest-growing technology categories ever, business leaders cannot afford to delay defining and
shaping their enterprises Generative AI strategy. If businesses are not already investing in developing AI super powers, they can be certain that their competitors already are. Business leaders need to run simply to keep up. This series helps everyone learn what they need to know about Generative AI to stay ahead. Show less

Most influencer marketing campaigns yield $6.50 for every dollar spent on them. This high return on investment is one of the many reasons companies continue increasing their budget on influencer marketing.

Generative AI and the Enterprise

Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Public Education

Executive Coaching is a ‘Must-Have’ for Technology Professionals

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The role of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) is rapidly emerging, yet it often remains a work in progress with little agreement on how it provides value to a business’s operations.

So, what are 8 things a Chief Data Officer (CDO) needs to do to evolve the value of their business delivery role❓ Read my article to find out.

By leveraging conversational AI's capabilities, businesses can make better use of their investments in RPA bots to solve complex business challenges.

Technology that improves employee and customer experience and protects IT investments will dominate this year’s IT budgets. Here's what you should look at!

The technology-dominated world we live in is filled with promises of enhanced productivity and job satisfaction, but does that mean human jobs are safe? Find out in this article.

Today retailers must take advantage of data and AI conversational business applications to elevate the customer experience in newer, more meaningful ways. Find out how by reading this article.

Medical science has improved life quality, yet the demand for AI-fueled systems that help satisfy patients' and medical staff's expectations is growing. Find out how by reading this article.

A look at the promises and reality of Robotic Process Automation and Intelligent Automation.

RPA and intelligent automation platforms are excellent technologies when bought and implemented correctly. The trick is to understand your business strategy and then purchase a technology platform that best suits your short, medium and long-term business technology goals. That sounds simple but…knowing which vendor to choose and who to believe is often a challenge. This article is a look at 20 RPA vendor promises that you need to look out for when selecting a new RPA and Intelligent Automation… Show more

RPA and intelligent automation platforms are excellent technologies when bought and implemented correctly. The trick is to understand your business strategy and then purchase a technology platform that best suits your short, medium and long-term business technology goals. That sounds simple but…knowing which vendor to choose and who to believe is often a challenge. This article is a look at 20 RPA vendor promises that you need to look out for when selecting a new RPA and Intelligent Automation platform. Show less

t can be very difficult to put a number on the financial benefits of emerging technologies such as intelligent automation, blockchain, Web 3.0 or AI.

The fact that few definitive independent research studies exist to conclusively evidence the financial benefits of ‘new’ technology makes it difficult for a technology leader to sell emerging technology to their CFO.

Whilst CFOs are willing to take a leap of faith to help maximise business value they are often unwilling to jump… Show more

t can be very difficult to put a number on the financial benefits of emerging technologies such as intelligent automation, blockchain, Web 3.0 or AI.

The fact that few definitive independent research studies exist to conclusively evidence the financial benefits of ‘new’ technology makes it difficult for a technology leader to sell emerging technology to their CFO.

Whilst CFOs are willing to take a leap of faith to help maximise business value they are often unwilling to jump into a deep, dark, bottomless 'try this amazing new emerging technology' expense pit. But when both IT and finance work together to help transform a business, magic can happen.

So why do so many technology and finance teams fail to communicate effectively and end up killing each other (metaphorically speaking of course) rather of working together to drive new benefit from cutting edge, emerging technologies? Show less

8 Digital Transformation and Intelligent Automation articles by over 70 experts who eat and sleep digital technology including: Alexander Leonida, Colin Levy, Shige Sato, Bryant Richards, CMA, CIA, Yakup Özkardes-Cheung, Olivier Gomez (𝐎𝐆), Neeraj Satpall, Wally McCarthy, Paula Carneiro Cox, Doug Shannon, Wayne Butterfield, Jason Dzamba, Kim Meredith, Ronen Lamdan, Kate Arndt, John Lindsey, Bill Bispeck, Mark Barrett, Helen Beatriz Abalo Redden, Harrison Goode, Gary Gonsalves, Norman… Show more

8 Digital Transformation and Intelligent Automation articles by over 70 experts who eat and sleep digital technology including: Alexander Leonida, Colin Levy, Shige Sato, Bryant Richards, CMA, CIA, Yakup Özkardes-Cheung, Olivier Gomez (𝐎𝐆), Neeraj Satpall, Wally McCarthy, Paula Carneiro Cox, Doug Shannon, Wayne Butterfield, Jason Dzamba, Kim Meredith, Ronen Lamdan, Kate Arndt, John Lindsey, Bill Bispeck, Mark Barrett, Helen Beatriz Abalo Redden, Harrison Goode, Gary Gonsalves, Norman Frederick, Andreas Welsch, James Roloff, Andrew Shapcott, George Tzifas, Christina Shannon Ricardo Henriques, Xina Seaton, Danielle Perelli, James Swinford, Srinivas Ranganathan, Frank Jelstrup and lots more. Show less

The Metaverse is a digital realm that may one day be the place we live, work and play.

The Metaverse is a digital realm that may one day be the place we live, work and play.

Human beings love to explore worlds beyond our own.

So, it is little wonder the #Metaverse excites so many of us.

The #Metaverse is not a new term.

It was originally coined in Neal Stephenson's 1992 Novel Snow Crash.

The term itself recently sprang to prominence after… Show more

The Metaverse is a digital realm that may one day be the place we live, work and play.

The Metaverse is a digital realm that may one day be the place we live, work and play.

Human beings love to explore worlds beyond our own.

So, it is little wonder the #Metaverse excites so many of us.

The #Metaverse is not a new term.

It was originally coined in Neal Stephenson's 1992 Novel Snow Crash.

The term itself recently sprang to prominence after Facebook changed their name to Meta in 2021.

Whilst mass consumer understanding of the tech is not yet there a new highly interactive iteration of the internet is being readied.

In this virtual world, we interact with one and another as avatars, with our imagination the only limit.

This new highly interactive and immersive Web 3.0 may have massive implications for society.

When it's complete, our physical reality may merge with the digital universe.

Think digital twin of everything that we know and love today.

But whether we will use the #Metaverse any time soon will depend on technology advances, its perceived usefulness, affordability and ultimately user acceptance.

Journeying into unknown realms has excited and delighted generations of intrepid explores for untold generations.

It ignites and excites our imagination, accelerates our creativity, and propels innovation and investment like nothing else.

Large enterprises, that hope to prosper in the #Metaverse tomorrow, are rushing in and exploring its frontiers today.

Whilst mass consumer understanding of the tech is not yet there a new highly interactive iteration of the internet is being readied.

Creating alternate digital realities where people work, play, and socialize seems like the obvious choice for today’s technology companies.

This expert practitioner consulted e-book seeks to shed some more light on this huge topic and beyond. Show less

"This is an invaluable business manager's guide to avoiding the many pitfalls of Digital Transformation. Curated from over 80 real-world practitioners; from CEOs, Heads of Automation, CIOs, Technology Vice Presidents, Chief Digital Officers, Lean Blackbelts, Developers, Customer Success and Delivery Managers & Business Analysts - who have genuinely lived and breathed the processes and have learnt best practice. This easily digestible and accessible A to Z guide will allow you to dip in and out… Show more

"This is an invaluable business manager's guide to avoiding the many pitfalls of Digital Transformation. Curated from over 80 real-world practitioners; from CEOs, Heads of Automation, CIOs, Technology Vice Presidents, Chief Digital Officers, Lean Blackbelts, Developers, Customer Success and Delivery Managers & Business Analysts - who have genuinely lived and breathed the processes and have learnt best practice. This easily digestible and accessible A to Z guide will allow you to dip in and out of the topics you need, to enable a painless and efficient Digital Transformation journey.

The author, Kieran Gilmurray (MBA, MSc, BSc, PG Dip), has over three decades of experience helping businesses drive business and technology transformation programs using digital technologies across multiple sectors. Show less

Despite the fact that Agile took off in software development circles in the 2000s, and dozens of books have been written about Agile over the past two decades, if you asked a random group of people what ‘Agile’ is, then you will inevitably get very different answers.

For most companies, Agile is confined to software development. Forward-thinking companies are taking advantage of the same Agile techniques that have transformed software development. For example, paired programming (shared… Show more

Despite the fact that Agile took off in software development circles in the 2000s, and dozens of books have been written about Agile over the past two decades, if you asked a random group of people what ‘Agile’ is, then you will inevitably get very different answers.

For most companies, Agile is confined to software development. Forward-thinking companies are taking advantage of the same Agile techniques that have transformed software development. For example, paired programming (shared learning); visual management systems and workspaces (transparency); retrospectives (reflect and improve); co-location (or rather ‘glo-cation’ global location, rapid release and iteration planning (speed to market); test-driven development (small bets, not betting the firm); evolutionary design (release waves of value), etc. Show less

There are ‘so called’ paper certified Robotic Process Automation (RPA) developers, there are ‘citizen developers’ and then there are ‘truly exceptional’ RPA developers.

Whilst the Head of Intelligent Automation is a keystone of an organisations Intelligent Automation program; its RPA developers are its building blocks for success. Get this role right and organisations have the foundations they need to succeed. Get this role wrong and organisations run the very real risk of building the… Show more

There are ‘so called’ paper certified Robotic Process Automation (RPA) developers, there are ‘citizen developers’ and then there are ‘truly exceptional’ RPA developers.

Whilst the Head of Intelligent Automation is a keystone of an organisations Intelligent Automation program; its RPA developers are its building blocks for success. Get this role right and organisations have the foundations they need to succeed. Get this role wrong and organisations run the very real risk of building the foundations of their intelligent automation program on sand.

The article outlines the skills and attributes needed in your RPA developer roles if they are to add bucket loads of value. Show less